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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
2
The Willamette valley harvests its finest hay crop yet with excellent yields and favorable weather. Minnesota readers are urged to note the influx of migrants to Oregon, more than any other region. The paper humorously notes the author of The Man with the Hoe might find work on Newberg’s vacant lots.
General Alger faced charges of cowardice during the rebellion but has shown he can maintain his position under heavy fire, proving his steadiness and leadership under danger.
Official records indicate four hundred New York City babies have been wained for Dewey and a large territory outside the city remains to hear from.
The text suggests Bryan's momentum at the convention leaves David B. Hill with little option beyond a revival of his Democrat identity and campaign stance. The remark implies a renewed emphasis on party affiliation and a rallying cry.
A broad group of leading Democrats nationwide urge the party to drop the free silver idea and seek a new path to unify and strengthen the organization. The appeal stresses unity and strategic messaging to regain voter support.
Reports from back east discuss a kissing bug about an inch long with dark brown coloration and five legs. On the coast the insect is seen not confined to bogs and areas, indicating broader exposure.
The Globe Democrat reports authorities decree an end to county seat battles in Oklahoma amid speculation about a forthcoming disarmament proposal.
A scattered collection of items notes liquid air shipments to Portland and familiar anecdotes from Kentucky to New Jersey. It cites political jabs about McKinley, a fatal two year family feud, a New Brunswick bicycle race gag, and obituary of ex congressman George W. Julian. Oregon topics praise gravel road work and Portland roses impress visitors.
The Rural Northwest reports a wide range of offerings larger in scale than the East while maintaining top quality across items mentioned. The note highlights breadth and excellence in regional selections.
In Clackamas County the insanity case of George Root, an elderly improvident man, led to a guardian's appointment after evidence showed he deeded his property to another man who sought his asylum and promised support. The judge ordered enforcement of the support agreement.
Addie Barrow was sentenced in a New York court to twelve years and ten months in Auburn State Prison for stealing baby Marion Clark from the child's parents. The judge called the crime an awful warning to others and denied leniency despite the defense plea.
The New York World declares a record year of prosperity with exports near 1.25 billion dollars. Pig iron prices rise by 50 to 75 percent while demand outstrips supply across manufacturing and construction.
The piece argues John Fiske favors using newspapers as historical sources, while Higginson disagrees. It notes modern governments publish many documents but questions reliance on them alone, compares ancient sources, and highlights Niles' Register (Baltimore) 1811–1849 as an early example of preserved journalism.
The article argues modern newspapers, especially those from Baltimore, offer earlier fuller and more faithful coverage than government publications. It cites John Fiske praising press narratives as essential material for national or age history, reflecting the era’s life with enterprise and fidelity.
The National Magazine contributor with U S troops in the Philippines discusses the Filipino character and governance prospects He observes mixed traits including courtesy brightness and unreliability noting desire for independence yet limited understanding of freedom He recounts encounters with locals including a wounded Filipino named Tugal who spoke of fighting for an intangible idea behind Aguinaldo.
The Oregon Agriculturalist urges state fair managers to fund advertising through newspapers rather than relying on forced ad placements by the Southern Pacific Railway. It warns such tactics alienate local supporters and stresses valuing the press. Also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for grip and mentions President Cintes of the American Wire Company seeking a U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellow skin, sunken eyes, and back pain after three physicians gave up. A friend prescribed Electric Bitters, and after three weeks he recovered, declaring the remedy saved his life and robbed the grave of another victim. The ad urges others to try them at 5 cents, guaranteed, from C. Pr. Smith’s drug store.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and infertility. It claims to strengthen the reproductive organs, ease pregnancy, and support nursing mothers, urging wives to pursue motherhood with confidence. A testimonial from Mrs. Jennie Parks of Marshall Kane County underscores perceived benefits.
Fragmented notices mingle ad copy and political quips from an early Oregon page. Items reference Newberg land for sale, medicinal ads for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and remarks on Admiral Sebley and President McKinley amid Roosevelt patriotism.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with curing a long standing hacking cough. She says it relieved chest pain and helped her sleep again. Price 50 cents to 1.00 with trial bottles free at C E Smith's drug store.
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